Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Partial Differential Equations
School	Mathematics
Department	Mathematics
Module Code	06 28367
Module Lead	Dr Chris Good
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LI Differential Equations - (06 25670) LI Multivariable & Vector Analysis - (06 25667) LI Linear Algebra - (06 15552)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-23 hours Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-72 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module introduces the concept of partial differential equations, the concept of solution to partial differential equations, with initial and initial boundary value problems for evolution PDE, and steady state boundary value problems for steady state PDE. First order PDE and systems of first order PDE’s are considered (both linear and nonlinear) and solution methods are developed, with specific examples relating to linear and nonlinear simple wave PDE’s.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: By the end of the module, students should be able to appreciate PDE problems and understand the concept of classical solution to PDE problems. Students should be able to effectively employ the method of characteristics to construct solutions to strictly hyperbolic PDE problems which are linear and nonlinear. Students should also appreciate how to apply these methods to more general linear evolution PDE
Assessment	28367-01 : Raw Module Mark : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	1.5 hour Written Unseen Examination (80%); In-course Assessment (20%).
Other	None
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